Operational Readiness Specialist

**Marketing Statement** ----------------------- Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years. British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world. Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance. When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers! **Responsibilities** -------------------- PRIMARY PURPOSE Leads operational readiness activities and collaborates with Operations and Maintenance departments, multi-disciplinary project teams and other stakeholders to facilitate the expansion plan, programs, and operational goals. Focuses on the execution of assigned tasks and the development of specific deliverables within their range of subject matter expertise and operational experience to ensure adequate resources and equipment to meet operational and maintenance readiness requirements for a variety of projects. Partners with key stakeholders involved in the process to help understand and manage the impact of the overall project on existing processes with the goal to improve and enhance the integration of services and operations, identifying efficiencies or risks in the system. Participates in the design of new work processes, operating models and ensures required standards are met for new approaching changes. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Acts as a technical specialist to provide technical expertise, advice and guidance to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of expansion projects. Provides support to a variety of projects, manages the lifecycle of projects to ensure operational readiness, including the allocation of space, tools, equipment and resources. Conducts project needs assessments to identify efficiencies or risks and maintains project risk registers. Develops and implements processes and procedures to ensure adherence to industry standards and requirements. Provides specialized guidance and advice on the application and interpretation of standards and requirements. Monitors external environment for changes to standar